John Hawkins (rugby union)

John Hawkins
Birth nameJohn Hawkins
Date of birth (1996-11-11) 11 November 1996 (age 28)
Place of birthBedford, England
Height1.96 m (6 ft 5 in)
Weight117 kg (18 st 6 lb)
SchoolStowe School
Rugby union career
Position(s) Lock/Backrow
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
Northampton Saints Academy ()
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2018–2023
2023
2023–		 Bristol Bears
Jersey Reds
Newcastle Falcons		 37
3
13		 (0)
(0)
(0)
Correct as of 28 July 2024

John Hawkins (born 11 November 1996) is an English rugby union player who competes with Newcastle Falcons in the Premiership Rugby.

Career

Hawkins captained Stowe School and Northampton Saints U18s and represented England versus Wales and France in that age-group. He joined Bristol Bears from Northampton Saints Elite Player Development Group squad.[1] He made his Bristol debut from the bench against his old club Northampton in the Premiership Rugby Cup back in October 2018.[2] In 2019, Hawkins made his Premiership debut against Wasps at Ashton Gate.[3]

On 15 June 2023, Hawkins signed for Jersey Reds in the RFU Championship for the 2023–24 season.[4] After making three senior appearances, Jersey Reds entered liquidation due to financial problems and therefore ceased trading in the Championship.[5] Therefore, Hawkins returned to the Premiership to sign for Newcastle Falcons on a deal until the end of the 2024–25 season. He made his debut for Newcastle in 14–16 loss to Northampton in the Premiership in October 2023.[6]

References

  1. ^ "Bears quartet commit futures to the club". Bristol Bears Rugby. 27 January 2020. Retrieved 28 July 2024.
  2. ^ "Northampton Saints Vs Bristol Bears at cinch Stadium at Franklins Gardens 27th Oct 2018". Ultimate Rugby. 27 October 2018. Retrieved 28 July 2024.
  3. ^ "As it happened: Bristol Bears 22-29 Wasps". Bristol Bears Rugby. 17 February 2019. Retrieved 28 July 2024.
  4. ^ "'The chance to really kick on' - Released Bristol Bears lock lands new club". Bristol Post. 15 June 2023. Retrieved 28 July 2024.
  5. ^ "Jersey Reds: Championship club set to enter liquidation after States Assembly funding vote defeated". Sky Sports. 15 October 2023. Retrieved 28 July 2024.
  6. ^ "Gallagher Premiership: Northampton earn first win of the season by beating winless Newcastle". Sky Sports. 17 October 2023. Retrieved 28 July 2024.